Word on the street: Olympic legacy

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The capital bathed in Olympic glory . . . and viewings of prime property in the centre of the city increased 25 per cent

Peter Rollings Chief executive of Marsh & Parsons
While many potential buyers were glued to their TVs and seats at venues rather
than viewing homes, London’s housing market didn’t grind to a halt by any
means. The traffic chaos and logistical problems feared in the run-up to the
Games thankfully failed to materialise, and committed buyers moving with
urgency took advantage of quieter streets to secure homes. In fact, with
roads emptier than usual for this time of year, people actively looking to
buy homes before the traditionally busier post-summer holiday period found
getting to and from viewings a much